The Konnichiwa Podcast - Conversations in English and Japanese

The Gang's All Here

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! We're back for a little reunion episode this week. Was great catching up, hope you all enjoy the episode <3

The Sayonara Podcast - Pt 2

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Until we meet again! 

The Sayonara Podcast - Pt 1

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've split our final episode into 2 parts so we'll be back next week as well^^

Sushi and Halloween

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Name a more iconic duo We'll be back next week for the final episode - in them meantime please enjoy this Patreon episode from last year's Hallowee...

Boonsacky

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look at some numbers and stats from the podcast over the years

Arigatou Gozaimasu

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we read some messages from listeners

Stink Bug Nuggets

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My brings back the Top 10!

All Good Things

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Band-Aid by any other name

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about some regional ways to talk about bandaids  - What are they called where you're from? I'm sure there must be all kinds of wo...

Hot Sauce!

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We basically end up just talking about food on this one. That's what I call a solid episode^^

Harmless Episode Title

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like I realize this title sounds like click bait. It's really not though.  Edit: Sorry for anyone who lost their jobs due to our lude title. We've...

New Jingle?

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk new intro music, Halloween (>_<), and bear fighting. This week on the Konnichiwa podcast

Paipan? o_0

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yurie teaches us some Japanese, in the way that only Yurie knows how

From Shibuya with Love

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would you put on your custom postage stamp? Within the bounds of legality of course

The Big Reveal

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we reveal the answers to the 2 truths and a lie episode from last month!

Emergency!

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry all, we've had a bit of a week! Long story short, one of us might have gotten a bit under the weather - episode is one day late - listen to find...

Foodie Talk

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we talk about our latest food adventures.

Mahjong Madness

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan learns a new game and a listener gives us some more information on something we talked about last week.

Spider Breath

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Killing your houseplants, fighting off insects, and grown men's hands. This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast

2 Truths and a Lie

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Find out who the worst lair is, this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast <_< 今回のトピックは2truth 1lie ゲームです！ 2つ本当で1つ...

Too Fun to Sleep

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sleepiness, Ohtani Shouhei, and dthe danger of opening snacks  - This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast

Smash & Grab

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A heist gone wrong, this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast!

Frozen

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is wrong about just about everything - this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

Season 12 Premiere!

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan's has some hot takes, My rubs elbows with the stars, and Yurie proposes an unholy food combination. This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast. 今回の...

Meat Day (Patreon Re-run)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we'll be playing an episode from 2022 that we released for our Patreon members. Next week we'll be back with season 12 - can't wait!

Tantalizing Tentacles (re-run)

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we prepare for season 12 we'll be playing a couple re-runs. We think they're great episodes if we do say so ourselves^^

It’s Raining Men!

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは日本に存在する禁足地についてお話しします！ Some places you should probably avoid on your trip to Japan, ...

Spoiled for Choice

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yakisoba, Pasta, and Falafel  - the Konnichiwa Podcast is diversifying 

Japan for Golden Week

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where does everyone go? Find out, this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

Manga Boom

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out manga is really popular. How popular? Find out on this week's episode of the Konnichiwa Podcast. 今回のトピックは日本の漫画に...

Top Japanese Souvenirs

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは観光客に人気のお土産についてお話しします Unconventional training methods, throngs of tourists, and all th...

Stepping up your Google Game

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boats to Korea, sea legs, and some tips to make you less productive. 今回のトピックは誰かに教えたいGoogle検索のトリビアについ...

Overseas Work Opportunities

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to yourself, singing in public, and scam artists - this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

Spring is in the Air

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Falling flowers, wrinkled sacks, and social deduction  - it's been a busy week^^

Fun Facts About Japan

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many dental clinics are there in Japan? A bazillion, there are a bazillion. 

Salaryman Dreams

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What did you want to be when you grew up? - this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast. Also, we've Konnichiwa Podcast recommends nativshark for all your Ja...

Bacteria Soup

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why now is the best time to visit your favorite Ryokan - This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast

Smells Like Chicken

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは、美味しい匂いがするお香についてお話しします！ Yurie tells us about an exclusive chance to make your h...

Is this Normal?

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My takes us through some things that might be unusual depending on where you're from - This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

Sushi Terror!

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 brings fresh danger - find out more on this week's episode of the Konnichiwa Podcast

Full Circle

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The paternity test is in! Get closure on one of the biggest monkey scandals of 2021 - this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast. 今回のトピックは1年...

Japanese Dos and Don’ts

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは日本ではなるべくしない方が良い所作(しょさ)についてお話ししたいと思います! Game Jams, Turki...

Juice-tice is Served

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big scandals in the world of juice(hence the pun - I'm sorry) this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast. 今回のトピックはトロピカーナの100%メ...

Hamachi How Muchi?

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan has a birthday and Yurie breaks out a quiz about fish. This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

Mendokusai

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My talks about some phrases only used in Japan. We also talk about miso soup, lots of miso soup

Missionary Stroke

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We play some games, have some laughs, and invent a racy new swimming style - this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast 今回のお話しは子供の時に...

Comfort Food

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yurie tells what people really want to eat while they're eating osechi^^

Season 11 Premiere

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

お待たせしました。シーズン11へようこそ！ 今週はQ&Aの続きをします。 Part 2 of our Q&A episode - Big thank you to ever...

Spice Up Your Life **Rerun**

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi All! This week we're re-running an episode from Season 8. We'll be back with season 11 before the end of the year. See you soon!

Season 10 Q&A

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The season finale is here! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions

Frostbite and Festivities

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

End of year parties, freezing temperatures, and hopes and dreams for the World Cup. 

GOALLLLL!!

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

World Cup madness, early Christmas decorations, and Tanka Hirokazu x 178 - this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast

Feast Mode

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we talk about food, and then we talk about food a bit more. 

What’s Cracking

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Has science gone too far? This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

ハロウィンについて

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disappointing buffets, Lazy Susans, and more serious things.  今回のトピックは韓国の梨泰院で起きたハロウィンの悲劇につい...

Toilet Disaster

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happened to the oldest toilet in Japan? Find out this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

Who Ghost There?

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックはハロウィンエピソードです。 日本の心霊スポットについてお話しします！ Wardrobe malfunctions an...

Summer’s Back!

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは日本の冷凍食品、ドライブスルーについてお話しします。 Things heat up, but then quickly cool down - t...

ゲットした！

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All's well that ends well as Dan gets something he's wanted for years, My has a brush with disaster, and Yurie's sex appeal gets validation. This week...

Patreon

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For episode 10 of this season we wanted to share an older Patreon episode with everyone. If you’re interested, check https://www.patreon.com/konipo ...

The Monkey Squad™

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Little autumns, rampaging simians, and questionable gun safety - this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

Mayo have a nice day!

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Typhoons, reviews that make us ureshii, and the secret ingredient of fuwafuwa scrambled eggs. 今回のエピソードでは海外でも人気な日本...

End of an Era

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックはエリザベス女王の意外な趣味にお話しします！ Roaches invade, torches are passed, and Wiis are refused - th...

It’s Like A Sauna In Here!

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Churro vs churrasco, hitting the gym, and getting stressed in the sauna - This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast! 今回のトピックは、日本でサ...

Sake Biba

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scandalous propositions, questionable decisions, and OH MY GOD WHY AREN'T THE KIDS GETTING DRUNK!? 今回のトピックは国税庁が発表した「...

セルフモザイク

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは強盗が銀行まで掘った地下道が崩壊!生き埋めになった犯人の大規模救出活動についてお話し...

Pool Parties and Slippery Noodles

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは福井県で多発するイルカの被害についてお話しします。 Shark Week and other ways to pass the summer - t...

Popular Anime around the World

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは世界で最も検索されているアニメランキング10です！ みなさんの知っているアニメがランクイ...

Season 10 Premiere!

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

やっと始まりましたseason10!!! お待たせしました。 みなさまのおかげでここまでこれました。ありがとうございま...

Does it come with a Jacuzzi? (Re-run)

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oh no! We had some unexpected travel plan disruptions this week so we've been unable to record our season 10 premiere as we'd hoped. We're super excit...

Piko Piko Bakuta (Re-run)

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey all! We're taking the week off as we prep for the start of Season 10. Today we've got a re-run of an episode that came out exactly 1 year ago - ho...

Season 9 Finale!

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックはシーズン19最後のエピソードです！ たくさんシーズン19の思い出話をします！ A look back at the l...

Hot girl summer.. fatigue.

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは夏バテについてお話しするよ！ 最近暑くて暑くて、汗が止まらないっ！ Heat waves, sweat, and vege...

Trust No Bunny

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックはダンちゃんが考案したアプリがついに解禁！ Trust no bunny の話と日本の昔ながらのゲームについ...

Star Struck

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ついに日本にもジェンダーレス制服が注目されるようになってきたニュースについてお話しします！ Celeb sightin...

Crop it like it’s Hot

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは海外で流行っている日本の髪型についてお話しします！みなさん、姫カットはご存知ですか？...

Sleazebag vs Scammer

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは「盗撮したよね」恐喝未遂容疑　盗撮ハンター池袋で多発！についてお話しします。 Dentists, ...

Strange Laws

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは日本の常識は通用しない！世界の変わった法律についてお話しします. Yurie tells us about some unbe...

Ill Gotten Gains

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

10,000 steps, Panda Poll Results, and Money Misplaced -This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast. 今回のトピックは山口県阿武町が新型コロ...

Monkey Business

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは某企業の取締役に「オランウータン」を正式採用する奇抜過ぎる人事が話題なったことについ...

ExPANDAture

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは和歌山県の動物園。お母さんパンダに「母の日」プレゼント！についてお話しします。 Our repo...

A Good Run

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは119歳 ギネス最高齢の田中カ子さんのお話しをします！ Today we remember Tanaka Kane, as well as discover ...

Adulting

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは成年年齢が引き下げられた日本の法律についてお話ししたいと思います ! Adults in Japan are getting...

Tycoon Typhoon

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは日本の言葉と英語で同じ意味をもつ単語についてお話しします！On this weeks episode we talk about Jap...

Where fart thou?

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは彼氏の前で2年間オナラ我慢して病院送りになった彼女の悲劇についてお話したいと思います

Imi-tater

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックはポテトに関するお話をしたいと思います。 みなさんはポテト愛ありますか？ Deep fried scents and...

Hell Toupee

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは結婚式で新郎のカツラ&ハゲ発覚!激怒した花嫁が結婚中止！のニュースについてお話しします ...

Philly Oyakodon with Runny Eggs and Jelly

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは海外でも変わった組み合わせの食べ物についてお話ししたいと思います！ Funny food combos, this w...

Nyan Nyan Nyan

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは2022年2月22分 に起きた奇跡！についてお話しします！ 222222222222222222222222  ← accurate episode descr...

Masked Bandits

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは富山県で起きた窃盗事件。74歳男性が盗んだ物は一体！？についてお話しします。 True Crime mee...

Shimoneta

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 9 starts now! Support the Podcast Here → https://www.patreon.com/konipo

Life Finds a Way(Rerun)

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今週はシーズン6のエピソードの再放送をしています。私たちがとても気に入っている作品なので、皆様にも気に...

Season 8 Finale!

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックはシーズン8最後のトピックです！ 最近お話ししたトピックについてまいちゃんからクイズがある...

Light at the end of the Tunnel

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは日本のマクドナルドでフライドポテトが不足についてお話しします! Kickbacks, French Fries making a ...

Bachelors and Bungies

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックはUSJで起きた30人の乗客を乗せたままジェットコースターの頂上付近で緊急停止した事件について...

For Tonga

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックはトンガの大噴火についてお話しします。 We talk about just deserts, birthdays, and the volcanic e...

Spice Up Your Life!

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今回のトピックは日本で使われている人気の調味料ベスト10です! Itchy heads and Japanese condiments, this week on the...

mochi mochi

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

今日のトピックはこの時期になると餅があまりすぎる問題についてお話しします。 みんなはどんな食べ方でお餅...

Say Cheese!

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cheese, lots of cheese. This week on the Konnichiwa Podcast! 今回のトピックは日本のチーズ輸入についてお話しします！ 私達...

Happy New Year!

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

いよいよお年を! Goodbye 2021, thank you to everyone who was a part of making the podcast happen this year!